Kenyan Vacancies:British American Tobacco Recruitment (Technical Operator)

Kenyan Vacancies:British American Tobacco Recruitment (Technical Operator)

Job Title: Technical Operator
Function: Operations
Reference Number: wo/ECA/OPS/31- 08- 10/01
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Shift Manager
Response Deadline: 15th September 2010
Requirement Overview
The incumbent will be responsible for operating a cigarette making/peripheral machine to achieve set target quality parameters and meet market demand at optimum cost and to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Operating cigarette production machine to achieve the planned production schedules.
* Monitoring product quality continuously and update quality checklists to ensure that products meet the set quality standards.
* Checking machine detectors and guard interlocks to ensure they are in good working condition and ensure the machine is safe to operate as well as produce good quality cigarettes.
* Managing the maintenance of both electronic and paper data for the process.
* Ensuring good standards of housekeeping and safe working conditions to ensure a safe and clean working environment.
* Participating in machine service, light maintenance, scheduled machine maintenance, machine overhaul/relocation/installations and clean the machine to forestall disruption of the machine and improve its performance capability.
* Ensure accurate accounting for time not utilized for positive production by logging in downtime accurately to avail the information required for maintenance planning.


Skills and Experience
* At least 1 year working experience as a technical operator in a manufacturing environment.
* Computer literacy
* Good communication and Analytical Skills
* Strong technical skills
* Knowledge of Statistical process control

Education
* Diploma in Engineering

Equity Statement
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General
The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.

To Apply:
Please visit our careers website on www.batecacareers.com to register, upload your curriculum vitae as well as apply for the position